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Fast feast

At this time of year many of us are trying to cut down on indulgent treats in our diets. But wouldn’t it be great if our favourite foods came with some extra special benefits? Well, we’ll share a little secret with you. You don’t necessarily have to pass over indulgent foods in order to keep your fitness in check – in fact some of the things you might crave could actually help to supercharge results. “What you eat can give you that extra edge if you are a competitive athlete,” explains nutritionist Shona Wilkinson (superfooduk.com). “It could also make it easier for you to do specific exercise if you are just working out to help keep fit.” With this in mind, here’s our guide to indulgent foods that could help to switch your fitness up a gear.

About Women’s Running

Get set for a great year with the new issue of Women’s Running! We’ve got three four-week plans for you to set up a brilliant year of running and get back into shape – and we’ll show you how to hit your racing weight when you’re training for marathon. Fundraising for a spring marathon? Find out how to raise thousands of pounds by the women who’ve done it. And don’t enter your 2017 races without reading part one of our 2017 Ultimate Race Guide, with 100 brilliant events you’ll love to do up to June this year. Plus, we’ve got healthy recipes for runners, a guide to avoiding fatigue while you’re training, and six of the best running watches for women. Grab your copy today!